Maddison and Maddison

In the matter of *Maddison and Maddison*, heard before Bennett J, the dispute concerned parenting arrangements for a child, C. The proceedings involved ongoing discussions and collaboration between the parents regarding the child's welfare.

The court was required to determine several issues, including the child's academic assessment and enrolment for the upcoming school year, arrangements for counselling, and the specific school and year level the child would attend in 2015. The court also considered the need for further reports, such as a family report, and the process for issuing subpoenas.

Bennett J ordered that the matter not be fixed for final hearing at that stage, acknowledging the parents' ongoing collaboration. The proceedings were adjourned for mention on 6 February 2015 for review. Liberty was granted to each party to apply for urgent parenting orders concerning education, spending time, or similar matters, with a specific procedure outlined for contacting the independent children's lawyer to arrange court dates. The mother was directed to provide detailed information regarding the child's academic assessment, counselling arrangements and recommendations, and school enrolment for 2015 by a specified date. The court also reserved the question of further reportable assessments, including a family report, to the adjourned date. The evidence of the mother and the judge's reasons for decision were ordered to be transcribed and published.